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People always ask me how I managed to wrangle a remote job. I mean, choosing your own hours, working where and when you want – it sounds like a dream, right? 

The thing is though, that as soon as I stepped into the world of freelancing, I’ve seen how many people live like this and more than that, how perfectly possible it is to make this your lifestyle if you really want it.

Remote jobs aren’t unicorns – in fact, these days, more and more businesses are recognising that the more freedom employees have over their working hours and location, the happier and more productive they are.

For many people, it’s not the lack of opportunities, but the fear of the unknown that holds them back from finding a remote job. People don’t know what to do, how to start. Maybe you just don’t want to work anymore! So, we’re trying to fix that.

With a remote job, you could:

• Work from home and support yourself as a stay at home parent
• Fund your studies as a student
• Set up a location independent business and travel the world
• Set your own hours, and have time in the day to do the things you love!

When I was pregnant, working remotely was a blessing. I loved not having to commute, sit in an uncomfortable office chair, and could just relax that bit more (that’s what inspired me to make this list of jobs perfect for pregnant women!). Now that I’m a mum, working remotely gives me so much more flexibility. If you’re a mum looking for a remote job or a side hustle, this list of 52 side hustles for moms is a must-read!

The best remote jobs are the ones that give you total freedom, unlimited room for growth, and that you really love. You don’t have to suddenly become an entrepreneur either: a lot of these jobs could be done for one employer and can be scaled up or down as much as you want to suit the time you have to spare.

In this post, I’ve compiled a summary of 10 of the BEST remote jobs for anyone.

If you’re struggling to choose a direction, see if one of these is a good fit to achieve your work-from-home (or the beach, or the mountains…or your bed!) dreams:

10 Best Remote Jobs to Work From Anywhere

1. Writer

Seeing as you essentially only need a laptop and a connection to the internet to be a copywriter, it is a perfect job for working remotely. I’ve been freelancing as a content writer for over 3 years now, and I can honestly say that getting paid to write is a dream come true.

I choose my own clients, set my own rates, have travelled to more than 10 different countries while actually growing my business, and I get to create awesome content for thousands of people – and get paid for it. Sounds pretty sweet, right?

If you are just starting out, you need to be good to make it as a freelance writer.

You don’t need a qualification or years of training, but you do need the right tools to make it happen.

Over the past few years, I’ve built my freelance writing business from a total fledgling dream to a fully thriving business, and I couldn’t be happier. Now, I’ve dedicated myself to helping other people make this happen too (because if I can do it, anyone can!).

Head on over to how to become a freelance writer.

2. Social Media Manager

10 years ago, who knew that spending your time on social media could actually be a lucrative job prospect? Experienced social media managers can make a high-income and, bonus, often work remotely for companies around the world.

If you’re a blogger, the chances are you’ve also got some experience in creating content for social media, scheduling it, sharing it, and connecting with your audience online. 

There are a lot of smaller companies out there that don’t have a clue where to start with their social media strategy or the time. If you’ve been blogging for a while and have a good understanding of what is required to grow a brand’s following on social media, you could consider reaching out to some local businesses and going from there.

3. Virtual Assistant

In my post on how to become a virtual assistant, I told you all about how I fell into this freelance role just as I left my full-time job, and I’ve been doing it ever since!

Being a virtual assistant is possible for anyone as it doesn’t require a specialist skill like design or writing. It is a great form of steady income every month as there are always tasks to be done, and it keeps my workload interesting as there are always other things to do if I’m not in a writing mood!

I highly recommend checking out Gina Horkey’s website and courses. She built a successful virtual assistant business with no experience in just 6 months, and is one of my work-from-home idols!

If you’re not sure what exactly you could offer as a VA, she also has an amazing list of over 100 things you can do as a virtual assistant – so there is definitely something for everyone with this side hustle.

4. Blogger

What, you didn’t know that bloggers can make money? And more than that, that bloggers can make a great income without the need for any other freelance jobs? That’s right!

In the past 3 months, I’ve tripled my income from my blog already (not to a full-time income by any standards, but growth is growth!) – and it’s all thanks to this course: Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing. It is one of the best remote jobs out there because not only can you work from anywhere, but you’re also completely your own boss.

I go into way more detail in my make money as a full-time blogger post, but here’s the gist: Michelle currently makes over $50,000 every single month from affiliate marketing on her blog (and a whopping $100,000+ every single month), and in this course, she’s revealed all her secrets. It is legit. Within 2 days of applying the course materials to my blog, I made my first affiliate sale – and they’ve kept on climbing ever since.

If you’re interested in working remotely as a blogger, you need this course, really.

If you love the sound of blogging but haven’t a clue where to start, I’ve got you covered. My free 5-day email course guides you through setting up your domain name, making everything look great, writing killer posts and even making your first few dollars in easy to follow steps.

Sign up for my free start a blog course here and get started!

5. Digital Marketer

Digital marketing is another lucrative freelance industry, with the most experienced names in the field making BIG bucks. Digital marketing is something that businesses both small and large need, however, so there are opportunities no matter what experience level you’re starting out at.

Bobby from Millennial Money Man has been making a killing with his Digital Marketing business and now has a course on setting up your own Facebook Side Hustle that has been really successful.

6. Sell Your Own Digital Products

Do you have a niche skill that you know other people would love to learn? Perhaps you’ve been making a healthy bit of extra cash from your Etsy business, or you’ve been complimented on your fantastic photos.

Well, have you considered turning those skills into a course that you could sell for a real profit?

Digital products are one of the best remote jobs you could have because you’ll put in a lot of hard work at the beginning, but once your digital product is made, you can sell it over and over again with minimal effort.

This is actual passive income in it’s best form (once you’ve put in the hard work – there’s no such thing as free money!).

If you have a marketable service that would go down really well as an eBook or a course, you should definitely consider creating a digital product to sell online.

Some great platforms that make this process really easy are:

• Teachable
• Skillshare
• Udemy

7. Run an Amazon FBA Store

Amazon FBA stores can be a great way of making extra money on the side – or scaling up a full-time business, like The Selling Family who make over 6 figures from their Amazon store every single year.

Check out this total guide to making money online with Amazon FBA for all the details!

8. Your Current Job

No, this isn’t a typo. More and more employers are opening up to the idea of having employees based from home, or even on the other side of the world. The number of telecommuting workers has increased by 115% in just 10 years. If you really want to work remotely, consider asking your employer to consider a remote contract agreement.

This is what I did at the beginning of this year; check out how to negotiate a remote work contract with your current employer for all the advice you need.

9. Graphic Designer

Graphic design is another of those professions that simply requires a laptop and an internet connection. If you’re creative, love art, design and aesthetics, graphic design could be a great remote job for you to consider.

Being a successful graphic designer these days does mean being proficient in things like PhotoShop, Dreamweaver and more – but there are also a huge number of amazing online courses out there to get your design skills on point. A few highly rated ones I’ve found include:

• Graphic Design for Beginners
• Become a Professional Graphic Designer
• Photoshop for Entrepreneurs

 

10. Programmer

These days it seems like there’s an app for everything – until someone introduces another that makes like so much easier. The programmers behind successful apps can make an absolute killing. If you’re interested in coding (or better still, already have experience in it!), consider getting into programming for a perfect high-earning remote job.

Bonus Tip: Are you already an expert in one of these best remote jobs? Consider teaching people the art of your trade with your own course on Teachable.

This can be a great way of supplementing your income, and helping other people achieve their dream career at the same time!

Which of these options is one of the best remote jobs out there, in your opinion? Are there any you’re tempted to try either as a side hustle or as a full-time career?

I’d love to know your plans in the comments!